I made my way to Poteau, Oklahoma, to sit down at the home of Mike and Marilyn Duplissey. After years of trying to connect, we finally made it happen. Marilyn—a two-time IPRA World Champion—welcomed me in with warmth, stories, and yes, two unforgettable bowls of gumbo.

This is the first episode in our conversation, where Marilyn begins sharing her journey: growing up in Hodgen, the early rodeos, long days feeding cattle, and the $400 bush-track horse named Dan who would become the heart of her career. You’ll hear about the red clay, the old training methods, the horses that taught her, and the grit it takes to make your way in rodeo.

It’s a story rooted in family, hard work, and Oklahoma soil. Part 1 sets the stage—there’s more to come in the next episode.

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